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computational fluid dynamics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 43 computational fluid dynamics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

University of Strathclyde

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Data-driven modelling and control of turbulence-generated noise

University of Birmingham

School of Mathematics

Are you passionate about understanding the underlying physical principle of noise generation by unsteady turbulent flows? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will lead to a breaking towards achieving silent aircraft design?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Salt Precipitation in Porous Media during CO2 Injection

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

Salt formation in porous media is a critical phenomenon influencing a wide range of natural and industrial processes, including subsurface energy systems (e.g., CO₂ storage, geothermal operations), electrochemical devices, soil salinization, and water desalination technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Niasar

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Advanced CFD, Multiphysics Modelling, and AI for Energetics Processing

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

This project will develop advanced computational and experimental tools to support the safe, efficient, and scalable manufacture of materials critical to UK and European security, with a particular focus on resonant acoustic mixing (RAM) - a relatively novel and increasingly important class of process equipment attracting growing industrial interest across multiple sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Windows-Yule

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Predictive modelling and control of low-cost droplets for micro-engineering

University of Birmingham

School of Mathematics

Advances in manufacturing science have resulted in unprecedented research and development in the design of ‘micro-swimmers’. microscopic entities that navigate fluid environments by converting some form of energy–e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N D Desai

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Modelling and Experiments of Aquifer-Based Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

This PhD project focuses on the development of advanced multiphysics models to investigate aquifer-based compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Niasar

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

CFD Study of Fires in Mechanically Ventilated Nuclear Compartments

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Fire remains a major risk in nuclear power plants (NPPs). Fire safety research therefore plays an important role in developing fire simulation tools for risk assessments in nuclear facilities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Dembele

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Development of physics-constrained reduced order models of thermally driven flows

Monash University

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Project description. Thermally driven turbulent flows in engineering and geophysical systems, are highly dimensional, nonlinear, and multi-scale. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Soria, Dr V Kitsios

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Generative AI for Novel Downstream Process Design in Biomanufacturing

University College Dublin

School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering

Project Summary. This PhD project aims to develop generative AI strategies for the innovative design of downstream processing unit operations in biomanufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Espinel Rios

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Study on Marine Vessel Drag Reduction with Textured Surfaces and Pulsed Air Lubrication

Liverpool John Moores University

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Improving the energy efficiency of marine vessels is a major challenge for the future of sustainable shipping. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Seddighi, Dr AS Shahrokhi, Dr SM Malkeson, Prof J Wang

5 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Photo-thermal composite Phase Change Materials for Photovoltaic and Thermal Hybrid Applications

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The UK government is committed to reaching Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Due to the global economic landscape and energy market, the pathway towards "Net Zero" must be accelerated to release the economic pressure on households and businesses. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CCP Costa Pereira, Dr NS Sellami

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Predicting Noise in fluid-filled pipes

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Acoustics

Supervisory Team. Prof Phillip Joseph and Prof Alec Wilson. This project will investigate and improve methods for predicting fluid-borne noise generated by fluid flow through pipe systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Joseph

28 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Integrating AI-Driven Optimisation and High-Fidelity Laser-Fluid-Structure Interaction Modelling

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Gomes, Dr L Akanji

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Investigation of swirl-stabilised turbulent premixed Hydrogen-Ammonia (H2/NH3) combustion using Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS)

Liverpool John Moores University

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

The drive towards net-zero has necessitated consideration of novel energy-generation approaches as an alternative to traditional fossil-fuel technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Malkeson

5 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Design and Development of Next-Generation Vascular Stents

University of Birmingham

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Research Group: Advanced Manufacturing Research Group

A PhD position is available for a highly motivated candidate to contribute to the development of an innovative class of vascular stents with improved clinical performance. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Essa, Dr A Abdelwahab

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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